How can flexibility be built into warehouse planning and design to accommodate change for the future

For this final case, read the article below concerning improving transportation and review the Background Readings. Gilmore, D. (2002, November). Achieving transportation excellence. World Trade, 13(11), 36-38. Retrieved on December 12, 2014, from ProQuest in the Trident Online Library. Abstract: Companies across every industry segment are striving to become supply chain management (SCM) leaders. SCM leaders achieve […]

why (or why not) a company would decide to outsource logistical activity out to a 3rd party

Based on the attached and assigned reading material from this week, in a 3-5 page paper, explain why (or why not) a company would decide to outsource logistical activity out to a 3rd party?  What are the benefits from outsourcing?  What are the risks?  Who will gain from outsourcing? The requirements below must be met […]

applying a Western World theory in a non-Western area.

Western World Theory Write a paper that examines what the repercussions might be of applying a Western World theory in a non-Western area. Why would it be a risk to apply a Western theory without first checking for the cultural impact? The requirements below must be met for your paper to be accepted and graded: […]

Theory of Constraints (TOC)

Respond to one or more of the following in a minimum of 175 words: Describe an example where Theory of Constraints (TOC) was successfully applied to improve a process, or where you saw the potential for TOC to improve the process, in either a company you worked for or a company you were a customer […]

Teams and Leadership

Lesson 5: Teams and Leadership Activity 5: Team Essay Identify a team in which you have had many opportunities to participate, observe, and interact. This team does not necessarily need to be from industry; however, please review the concepts below that you will be required to discuss prior to selecting the team you wish to […]

steps you would take to incorporate employee development, career management, and succession planning into your training program

Lesson 6: From “Inplacement” to “Outplacement” Activity 6: Calling All Trainers (100 points) For this Activity, you will make a presentation at a conference for the “American Training Group.” You have been asked to cover the following topics. Your Activity responses should be both grammatically and mechanically correct and formatted in the same fashion as […]

major culture changes that occurred in this real-life example of large-scale transformation?

Review this broadcast, which describes an example of a large-scale transformation in a major corporation. Answer the following questions: What are  the major culture changes that occurred in this real-life example of large-scale transformation? What was their impact on productivity, quality and performance?

use of the Competing Values Framework by  organizational leaders. 

The Competing Values Framework is a theoretical model that is used worldwide for assessing organizational culture. Discuss the following: Discuss culture and its impact on the transformation process. Your discussion should include the use of the Competing Values Framework by  organizational leaders. Your  discussion should include the four major culture profiles that are  described in […]

four models of proposal development

When developing and implementing a grant proposal, the grantee must consider the project structure and four models for proposal development. Understanding this framework helps to fine tune the proposal and ensure that consideration has been given to selecting the appropriate resources required to carry out the project. There are four models that can be used […]